Grant Alert: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released aNotice of Funding Opportunity for a grant competition under the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.

The purpose of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement program is “to improve health outcomes for older adults by developing a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement, and by integrating geriatrics and primary care.”

HRSA anticipates awarding $35,730,000 annually to fund up to 47 cooperative agreements, with a $750,000 maximum annual award from 2019–2024.

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